Monthly Archives: August 2012

Fromage of the Day, 08.31.12: Scharfe Maxx 365. Nutty, creamy and grassy, this cow’s milk is from Switzerland. It pairs nicely with your favorite Cab Franc, a Sint Canarus Trippel, a Redemption Rye or a dry-ish cider. If it was … Continue reading →

Fromage of the Day, 08.28.12: Pierre Robert. Dense, rich, and tangy, this triple cream is from France. It pairs well with your favorite Cava, an Ommegang Rare Vos, Bulleit Bourbon, or a Doc’s Apple Cider. If it was a Verve … Continue reading →

Fromage of the Day, 08.27.12: Dunbarton Blue. Sharp, peppery, and earthy, this bluish cheddar is from Wisconsin. It pairs well with your favorite Dolcetto, a Brooklyn Local 2, an Elmer T. Lee, or a good Pommeau. If it was a … Continue reading →

The August 27 cheese and beer event is stone cold sold out, so let’s look ahead. There’s a September 12 event involving six brews from Brewery Ommegang and six cheeses from the Gastronomie 491 cheese case on September 12. Details … Continue reading →

The Joy of Cheese Mininatures, a series of quick and easy events return to Gastronomie 491, the new upscale retail market and cafe hybrid at 491 Columbus Ave (83rd-84th). From 7-8:30 on Wednesday September 12th we will survey some of … Continue reading →